Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister, marking a significant Cabinet shakeup at the start of his fifth term. Shoigu will now serve as secretary of Russia’s Security Council. The move comes as Andrei...
As of March 2024, India's foreign exchange reserves have reached a new record high of $642.6 billion. This significant development caps a period of recovery and volatility, which was mainly due to the country's strategic economic moves and ...
The TEPA Agreement is a modern and comprehensive approach that will help strengthen India's economic engagement with Europe. It will provide a boost to the country's trade and investment opportunities. It is also expected to create around o...
Bhutan's Tshering Tobgay, a liberal politician and the leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), began his second term as Prime Minister in January 2024. According to a statement made on the Bhutanese King's official Facebook page, Kin...
The pivotal presidential and legislative elections that unfolded in Taiwan on January 13, 2024, have captured the world's attention, extending far beyond the confines of this East Asian island nation. The backdrop against which these electi...
The research piece explores the imperative role of critical minerals in fortifying India's national security through a resilient supply chain. As India emerges as a key player in defence manufacturing, securing these vital minerals becomes ...
Taiwan and China have a political and historical background that stems from the Chinese Civil War (1927–1950). Following their defeat, the Kuomintang (KMT) withdrew to Taiwan, where they formed the Republic of China (ROC). On the mainland, ...
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vietnam’s General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong upgraded the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upon President Biden’s historic state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, reinvigorating t...
Under the visionary leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia, a country recognised for its conservative view of Islam and traditional cultural standards, has begun on a remarkable journey of religious and social reforms....
On 27 February 2022 in the German Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz in his speech called Russia's attack on Ukraine a turning point (Zeitenwende) for Europe and announced a radical change in German policy. The announcements included Germany...
Indo-Pacific region has many multilateral economic organisations which are seen as organisations which can provide a hope for regional economic integration. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is different as it is in evolutionary phase. This a...
Global growth is expected to slow down due to the rise of inflation, disruptions caused by the Russia invasion of Ukraine, and reduced investment (World bank report). Unfavorable economic conditions are expected to cause the global economy ...
